Dr. Craig Burnette is known throughout the community and the nation as a leading expert in the area of homelessness, devoting his life and energy to assisting homeless veterans in need. On Tuesday, March 26, 2013, Burnette received The Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change at…...
Foundation Announces Promotion of Thomas to Chief Operating Officer
The Spartanburg County Foundation’s Board of Trustees and John Dargan, president & CEO, are pleased to announce the promotion of Mary L. Thomas to Chief Operating Officer. As the Chief Operating Officer, Thomas will be responsible for the general oversight of staff and facilities, and the integration of all Foundation…...
Foundation Announces 2013 Nonprofit Connect Schedule
The Spartanburg County Foundation is offering knowledge sharing sessions to all nonprofit organizations that serve Spartanburg County and has recently announced its 2013 Schedule. These one-hour workshops provide an opportunity for local nonprofit staff and board members to discuss local and national trends, share organization updates, and network. Topics vary…...
Mary Thomas Elected to a Second Term with the Southeastern Council of Foundations Board
Mary L. Thomas, executive vice president of The Spartanburg County Foundation, has recently been elected to serve a second term on the Southeastern Council of Foundations (SECF) Board. Southeastern Council of Foundations is a membership association of more than 330 grantmakers, working together to strengthen, promote and increase philanthropy in…...
Foundation Participates in National Effort to Highlight Local Impact of Philanthropy
November 12-18, The Spartanburg County Foundation joined more than 700 community foundations across America for Community Foundation Week. For more than 20 years, the effort has raised awareness about the increasingly important role of these philanthropic organizations in fostering local collaboration and innovation to address persistent civic and economic challenges. “We always…...
Fernwood Baptist Church Hosts 2013 Spartanburg Community Thanksgiving Service
Fernwood Baptist Church hosted the 2013 Spartanburg Community Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 26. Hundreds of community members gathered to worship together and collectively give thanks. Each year a committee of local clergy organizes the multidenominational service and selects a nonprofit organization to receive the offering. As a sponsor of this…...
Wanda Cheeks
Wanda Cheeks Receives the 2012 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change Wanda Cheeks is known throughout Spartanburg for her ability to rally the community together, restore parks and playgrounds, and reach out to at-risk youth. On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, Cheeks received The Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic…...
Jim Rutledge
Jim Rutledge Receives the 2011 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change Jim Rutledge, president and co-founder of Church Builders, Inc., received the2011 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at The Spartanburg County Foundation’s Annual Meeting at the Spartanburg Marriott.…...
Kelley Ezell
Foundation Honors Kelley Ezell with the 2010 Mary L. Thomas Award Kelley Ezell received the 2010 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at The Spartanburg County Foundation’s Annual Meeting. Kelley Ezell has served as the Executive Director of the Upstate Family Resource Center…...
Benjamin Wright
Foundation Honors Benjamin Wright with the Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change Benjamin Wright received the 2009 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at The Spartanburg County Foundation’s Annual Meeting. Benjamin Wright, is a beloved mentor and friend to many…...
Confirmed in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.